Activate Essex Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) 2026- 2028
Essex County Council and Active Essex are commissioning organisations to deliver free holiday clubs during Easter, summer and winter school holidays for children eligible for benefits-based free school meals. The programme includes physical activities, enrichment activities, free meals, nutritional education and family support across Essex and Thurrock.
- Closed6 January 2026
- Value£15m
- BuyerEssex County Council
- WhereEssex and Thurrock
- CategoryCatering & food
- RegionEast of England
You'll want to look if you can run community or sports-based holiday clubs and provide nutritious meals to young people, and work with families in vulnerable circumstances
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
Active Essex is managing the programme on behalf of Essex County Council and Thurrock Council. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.